Liberty Phillis Wheatly Cotton MatherWilliam ByrdAnne BradstreetCaptain John SmithMary RowlandsonWilliam BradfordOlaudah EquianoEarly American settlers' experiences often parallel those of Americans todayAuthors comparisonLindhaut and Ballard“At a time when most think of outer space as the final frontier, we must remember that a great deal of unfinished business remains here on Earth.”--Robert Ballard

Deep Sea Exploration

Amanda Lindhaut

Deep Sea ExplorationAmanda Lindhout

Somalia

Anne BradstreetMary RowlandsonWilliam BradfordCaptain John SmithCotton Mather William ByrdPhillis WheatlyOlaudah EquianoRobert BallardAmanda LindhoutRobert BallardJacques PiccardJacque CousteauI am really dedicated to understanding the plant/creature on which we live and know that means I must go beneath the sea to see 72% of what is going on." --Robert Ballard"So you know, I think the age of exploration is just beginning, not ending, on our planet."--Robert BallardJohn SmithRobert BallardNigel and Amanda before captivityAmanda's mom sitting in the negotiation roomAmanda and Nigel pleading for their lives in a news broadcastAmanda and Nigel after their releaseAmanda and her motherMary RowlandsonAmanda Lindhout